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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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Qeo. Steck& Co.'s Latest-the "Elite" Grand.
Invoices for Hawaii.
A CONSULAR CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR
ALL SHIPMENTS.
The failure of Congress to change the
customs laws of Hawaii before the adjourn-
ment of the last session has left the old
laws of the Hawaiian Republic still in
operation and unaffected by the anexation
of the islands by the United States. Fred-
rick W. Job, Chicago, who occupies the
position of Consul-General of Hawaii, has
issued a circular letter calling attention to
the following law of the Hawaiian Repub-
lic, which is still in force and imperative in
its provisions:
"All invoices from countries in which
there are. such officers, must be produced
before and authenticated by the Hawaiian
consular officer nearest to the port of ship-
ment. Such invoices should be presented
at or before the time of shipment of the
goods."
In accordance with this law invoices in
duplicate of shipments to the Hawaiian
Islands should be sent to the nearest con-
sular representative of Hawaii, the origi-
nal to be certified and forwarded to the
custom house at Honolulu and the dupli-
cate to be retained by the shipper. This
should be done either before or at the time
of shipment. Failure to secure a consular
certificate necessitates the giving of a bond
for the production of such papers at the
custom house in Honolulu, and subjects
the goods to delay, and imposes additional
expense upon the consignee.
Demand for "Bell Brand"
Strings.
The National Musical String Company
are having the biggest kind of a demand
for their new line of "Bell Brand" strings.
These goods were introduced to the trade
but a few weeks ago, and already the Na-
tional Company are simply overwhelmed
with orders for them, and are having hard
work to keep up with the demand.
It is no easy task to get ready to intro-
duce a new line of goods such as the " Bell
Brand." Preparations had been going on
for the manufacture of these goods for the
past year and a half before the National
Company felt ready to put the goods on
the market in a proper manner. There
are so many novel and beautiful features
introduced in "Bell Brand" strings that
they have caught the public at once.
The aim of the National Musical String
Company has always been to give the best
goods which can be turned out at the most
moderate price, and their purpose is to
make the words "Bell Brand " and " Fine
Musical Strings" synonymous. Such a
policy has brought the National Company
to the proud position of being the largest
and most prominent manufacturers of
musical strings in the world.
The music store of Mr. Cruson
among the buildings destroyed by
storm and fire which visited Calamus,
last week and which damaged nearly
of the business section of that town.
was
the
la.,
half
One of the finest creations in the domain of grand piano making which has perhaps
ever made its appearance bearing the famous name of Steck on its fallboard is now on
view at the warerooms of Geo. Steck & Co. this city. It is known as the " Elite " grand
or the new style L. We present herewith a cut of this instrument. Meanwhile no re-
production, no matter how perfect can do it adequate justice. A personal examination is
necessary in order to thoroughly appreciate its magnificent tonal qualities as well as to
understand the care and time which has been devoted to the perfecting and finishing of
this handsome piano.
In the new style L we find reflected the Steck ideal in piano making. It is needless
to say that it has always been a high one, and never sacrificed to gain some temporary
advantage. In their pianos as in their business methods they emphasize that the phrase
the " Steck standard " is something real and tangible. And it is demonstrated unequi-
vocally in every instrument which they create.
The progression of the house of Steck is clearly evidenced in the piano pictured
above. The tonal quality is superb, and in this feature alone the " E l i t e " grand is by
all odds among the most striking products of the Steck factory, and that is saying a great
deal when one stops to consider that the name of Steck as applied to piano construction
has always stood in the front rank. The architectural lines are of surpassing attractive-
ness, and the instrument is in every respect one that adds to the reputation of the cele-
brated house of Geo. Steck & Co.
The new Steck grand style L is made in rosewood, mahogany or French walnut
case, and its dimensions are: length five feet eight inches, width four feet ten inches.
Wissner Piano in Bridgeport.
The Wissner Piano Co. are now repre-
sented in Bridgeport, Conn., having opened
iip salesrooms at 381 Main street under the
management of Fred. Kessler. A large
assortment of the different styles of Wiss-
ner and Leckerling pianos are displayed in
a most artistic manner, palms, plants and
appropriate furnishings setting them off to
great advantage. The store throughout is
handsomely lighted by electricity and its
entire equipment is most complete. E. F.
Colter, an expert tuner and salesman will
assist in the management of the store.
Behr Bros. Report Cheering.
Several items of interest were gathered
by The Review on Tuesday, at the factory
of Behr Bros. & Co. June, 1899, so far
as it has gone, Henry Behr reported, has
been the best for orders since the firm
began business, taking a corresponding
period of each year. The Behr factory
force is now busy preparing Behr pianos
for shipment.
Early in the fall, a new Behr, style will
be added to the catalogue. Several novel
features are promised and a big success is
looked for. It will be constructed along
" Colonial " lines.
Neppert & Martin Dissolve.
The firm of Neppert & Martin will dis-
solve partnership from July 1. Mr. Nep-
pert, as stated elsewhere, goes with Mr.
W. F. Hasse. Mr. Martin will continue
business at the present Neppert & Martin
headquarters, representing the Holtzman
line of stool and other specialties.